I, for one, believe in the work Andrew Aydin does for comics.

Andrew Aydin@andrewaydin.bsky.social · 2d ago

Sometimes special moments of understanding come at the darkest times.

Watch Andrew Aydin and Jessica Stepp-Edney on @connectwithjacob.bsky.social discuss “Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene” and the ongoing recovery of the region. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEWp...

Andrew Aydin and Jessica Stepp Edney talk about "Islands in the Sky" on MSNOW (Aug. 29, 2026)

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Just saw this on @connectwithjacob.bsky.social and immediately placed an order appalachia-comics.myshopify.com

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Empowering Appalachia through Comics

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Appalachia Comics Project@appalachiacomics.bsky.social · 4w ago

Making news in the Mountains on launch day of ‘Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ #hurricanehelene #comics #graphicnovels #appalachia #wnc

All of us at the Appalachia Comics Project are devastated at the passing of Dolly Parton. But we know nothing could honor her life more than continuing to tell Appalachian stories and making books by, for, and about the people of the mountains she loved so much.

@coryvaillancourt.bsky.social has long been one of the region's best reporters — with an exceptional ability to untangle the deep stories of rural WNC — and @andrewaydin.bsky.social has done something so important for the community: www.salvationsouth.com/islands-sky-...

‘Islands in the Sky’ Excerpt: The Night the Water Rose

Andrew Aydin, Valentine De Landro, and Josh Reed set down the night Helene rose over his Aydin’s Edneyville, NC, farm—a man, a dog, a radio.

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This segment of 1A dealing with Helene and its aftermath is really good and covers a lot of ground, especially how the isolation of WNC those first days after the storm created a vacuum for liars and grifters (and ignorant botlike amplifiers) to exploit. the1a.org/segments/the...

The history and legacy of Hurricane Helene

Some 31 inches of water fell in three days.

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Making news in the Mountains on launch day of ‘Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ #hurricanehelene #comics #graphicnovels #appalachia #wnc

Appalachia Comics Project And Open Door Cafe, Inside Appalachia (talks with @andrewaydin.bsky.social) #GraphicMedicine wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast...

Appalachia Comics Project And Open Door Cafe, Inside Appalachia - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

This week, after a disaster, can comics help set the record straight? Also, sifting through Hurricane Helene’s debris, one group tries to reunite keepsakes with their owners, including love letters. A...

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After Helene, Cory Vaillancourt kept reporting from a town ripped apart. No power, roads washed out, most of the newsroom's usual tools gone. He filed anyway. Story by Cory Vaillancourt and Steve Orlando. Art by June Kim. Letters by Josh Reed.

Today is the National release for Islands In The Sky, the @appalachiacomics.bsky.social created to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. I had the honor of drawing the story of @nickfil.bsky.social & Shannon Burcham. In comic shops now or you can order it here appalachia-comics.myshopify.com.

It was just rain. Until it wasn’t. Check out this sneak preview of “Just Rain” by Jim & Allie Bourdy in ‘Islands In The Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ Written By: Jim & Allie Bourdy And Greg Pak Art By Josh Adams Colors By Nick Filardi & Matthew Wilson Letters By Jodie Troutman

New shop is ready to go! Buy books (and merch soon) to support the Appalachia Comics Project. First editions of ‘Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ are available now. appalachia-comics.myshopify.com

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Empowering Appalachia through Comics

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Hugely honored to be part of this anthology -- artist @joshadams.bsky.social and I were able to collaborate with Jim and Allie Bourdy on a story about their harrowing experiences during Hurricane Helene. Check it out and get a copy for yourself!

Graphic Policy@graphicpolicy.com · 2mo ago

Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism #comics #graphicnovel @goodtroublepro.bsky.social @andrewaydin.bsky.social https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/06/30/islands-in-the-sky-a-peoples-history-of-hurricane-helene-is-powerful-graphic-journalism/

Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism #comics #graphicnovel @goodtroublepro.bsky.social @andrewaydin.bsky.social https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/06/30/islands-in-the-sky-a-peoples-history-of-hurricane-helene-is-powerful-graphic-journalism/

Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism

The story of Hurricane Helene as told by those who survived. Islands in the Sky brings those stories to life by pairing real survivors with award-winning comics creators

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“Islands in the Sky,” a crowd-funded graphic anthology, depicts Hurricane Helene through the stories of its survivors #books

Drawing from Real Life

“Islands in the Sky” depicts Hurricane Helene through the stories of its survivors—with the help of some nationally recognized comic writers and artists.

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Desperate times call for desperate comics: a few new projects that raise money & awareness to benefit vulnerable populations and take on tough issues, today on @forbes.com @cosmiclion.bsky.social @bsienk.bsky.social @emilferris.bsky.social @andrewaydin.bsky.social @crucialcomix.bsky.social

New Collection ‘Times Like These’ Joins Growing List Of Protest Comics

Top comics creators are lining up behind projects that raise awareness and money in defense of vulnerable populations.

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Many thanks to Jessica Wakeman, Jesse Barber, and everyone at The Assembly for covering our work on 'Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene' and the Appalachia Comics Project. www.theassemblync.com/news/culture...

Drawing from Real Life

“Islands in the Sky” depicts Hurricane Helene through the stories of its survivors—with the help of some nationally recognized comic writers and artists.

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UPDATE: event is postponed. New dare to come.

Appalachia Comics Project@appalachiacomics.bsky.social · last yr.

SAVE THE DATE -- SEPTEMBER 18TH 5pm - 9pm: We are proud to be partnering with Resurrection Studios to host a celebration event showing the work in progress on 'ISLANDS IN THE SKY' with WNC creators and survivors joining to sign books and present their works in progress.

Where I answer the important questions— youtu.be/KlSVn13M-WM

Can Comic Books Fight Hurricanes???

YouTube video by DrJasonJohnson

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SAVE THE DATE -- SEPTEMBER 18TH 5pm - 9pm: We are proud to be partnering with Resurrection Studios to host a celebration event showing the work in progress on 'ISLANDS IN THE SKY' with WNC creators and survivors joining to sign books and present their works in progress.

Only TWO more days to get your late pledge in. Order your copy or donate copies to local schools and libraries. Your choice! www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Islands in the Sky

A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

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Welp, we just had a 2.7 magnitude earthquake happen here in Western North Carolina. earthquaketrack.com/quakes/2025-...

2.7 magnitude earthquake near Columbus, North Carolina, United States and Charlotte, North Carolina, United States : 2025-08-14 15:14:17 UTC

7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina - 2.7 EARTHQUAKE - Charlotte, Knoxville, Columbia, Athens, Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro, Atlanta, East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Fayetteville, Durham, Cary,...

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Grateful for the opportunity to speak with West Virginia Public Broadcasting about the work @appalachiacomics.bsky.social is doing to help rebuild from Helene and give voice to the people of the region. wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast...

The Appalachian Comics Project And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

After the dark days of Hurricane Helene, an award-winning comic book writer launches the Appalachian Comics Project. And, our Song of the Week this week features “Planetarium,” by Blitzen Trapper.

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The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.

DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show

Communities across the region still need to be reimbursed for about a hundred projects including debris removal, waste water treatment repairs, roads and bridges, damaged buildings and parks, as well ...

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Any good idea starts with a dog. wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast...

The Appalachian Comics Project And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

After the dark days of Hurricane Helene, an award-winning comic book writer launches the Appalachian Comics Project. And, our Song of the Week this week features “Planetarium,” by Blitzen Trapper.

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Josh is an amazing and generous creator who is doing important work for @appalachiacomics.bsky.social — that takes time away from work that could earn him money to pay for medical care for his family’s sick dog. Please chip in if you are able.

Josh Adams@joshadams.bsky.social · last yr.

I really didn't want to do this. I hate that I'm asking, but our dog Locke's medical bills are rising very quickly. We don't intend to give up on him, no matter what. So I'm asking if anyone is in a position to contribute, that they consider helping. Thank you.

This is a frustrating but accurate assessment of what we are hearing all across the region. The federal government is deliberately slowing and complicating the recovery in unprecedented ways. www.wral.com/story/fema-d...

FEMA denials hurting Helene recovery efforts, NC officials tell state lawmakers

The federal government has paid for just 6% of the estimated cost of North Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery, raising concerns about how much local communities will have to end up paying, state off...

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If you missed it- you can still do a late pledge for this comics anthology! Help us push to 32k to get additional pages! www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

28k+ raised! 500+ backers! Thank you everyone! We’re accepting late pledges too so you can order copies for yourself or to donate. This is just the beginning. I truly believe @appalachiacomics.bsky.social will change the direction of this region and our country. www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Islands in the Sky

A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

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Thanks for all of your support for @appalachiacomics.bsky.social 💜 we are all so grateful for every single backer, shout out, repost… couldn’t have done it without the amazing community of contributors and supporters! More from us soon, time to get to work 💪🏼 (Late pledges are open fyi 👀)